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Places of Interest Along the Westphalian Salt Route

Culture, Nature, and the History of Salt Combined

Experience the fascinating world of “white gold”: Along the Westphalian Salt Route, you’ll find historic salt graduation towers, idyllic spa gardens, charming old towns, and exciting museums dedicated to the history of salt production. Discover cultural highlights, nature experiences, and culinary delights—a journey that combines tradition and relaxation.

Bonifatius-Brunnen am Karl-Volke-Platz

Like many works of art in Bad Sassendorf, the Bonifatius Fountain on Karl-Volke-Platz references the town’s salt history and is part of the historic “Sassendorf Salt Trails.”

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Börde Therme Bad Sassendorf
Börde Therme Bad Sassendorf

The Börde Therme Bad Sassendorf offers a versatile adventure pool with soothing thermal brine water.

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Charlottenquelle
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The Charlottenquelle spring, a hydrogen sulphide-containing, carbonated brine spring in the spa gardens, was developed in 1878 and served spa guests as a drinking and healing spring.

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Gradierwerk Bad Sassendorf

The Gradierwerk Bad Sassendorf, a monument and excursion destination, represents the centuries-long salt history of the region and its relevance for health promotion today.

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Hellweg Museum
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The Hellweg Museum Unna, a city and regional history museum in the listed castle, gained national fame thanks to an important medieval gold coin find.

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Kütfelsen & Unitasquelle
Kütfelsen und Unitasquelle Salzkotten

The Kütfelsen is considered Salzkotten's geological landmark and is a monument unique in Westphalia.

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Pumpenhaus Solequelle 1
Pumpenhaus Bad Waldliesborn

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Schloss Haus Sassendorf
Haus Sassendorf

Schloss Haus Sassendorf, a stately residence often referred to as a 'house' in northern Germany, is discreetly located on the edge of the spa gardens, surrounded by mature trees.

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St. Maria zur Höhe (Hohnekirche)
St. Maria zur Höhe

Built around 1220/30 from local green sandstone, the three-aisled hall church, also known as the Hohnekirche, rises above an archaeologically documented predecessor building.

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St. Maria zur Wiese

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Wallmauer

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